Tuesday, July 26, 2011

№ 28. Manila Extract (after Ondoy)

Ian Ramsay


You are dense.
An equation of salty noodles 
steaming in my cup.


You are stained.
A peppered whisper
left by the ketchup on my lips.


You are Manila.
A name seasoned by monsoons
stirring needles in my guts.







4 comments:

  1. was that a poem you wrote, N? love it.

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  2. Yeah! Inspired by a midnight snack of lucky me noodles, while the rain emptied Kabayan into the streets.

    Thanks Teacup =)

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